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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,715

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $21,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
TrimF325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,610 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $50,382 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation system 2,570 2,000 2,000
Cargo mat 73    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Satellite radio 579 595 595
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Aluminum trim   0 0
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Navigation system 2,166 1,820 1,820
Cargo mat 44    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 320 320
Satellite radio 463 540 540
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Aluminum trim   0 0
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Options (change) 3,722 8,120 6,620
Options (change) 3,073 7,390 6,020
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $61,157 $39,715 $43,915
Total Invoice $54,280 $36,385 $40,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,809
Model Year200920062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
TrimF325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$61,157$39,715$43,915
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,807$39,715$43,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$54,280$36,385$40,200
Adjustments for Features-2,0860-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,194$36,385$39,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920062006
ModelIS3-Series3-Series
TrimF325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,790$1,440$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0860-229

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelIS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length180.1 in178.2 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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